Approaching Aït Benhaddou

Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Two! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s a collection of behind-the-scenes videos from Morocco. I started at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat them moved on to Fes when I was at Ryad Alaya (highly recommended – thanks […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/18/46477/

Is it time for minimum airline seat standards?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/time-minimum-airline-seat-standards/

Experts Oppose Ebola Travel Ban, Saying It Would Cut Off Worst-Hit Countries

Health specialists said a travel ban would do more harm than good because it would isolate impoverished nations that are barely able to cope with the Ebola outbreak.

















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In Transit Blog: What’s New in the French and Swiss Alps

To encourage Americans to visit this winter, France and Switzerland are promoting novel attractions including ice-diving, ski-jogging and suspension-bridge-hiking.

















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New United Elite Website, How to Cheat on Your Expense Reports, and LifeMiles Forgot to Raise Some Prices

News and notes from around the interweb: Sneaky ways to cheat on your business expense reimbursements Is 7500 American AAdvantage miles for test driving a Cadillac worth your time? Battle lines are drawn. Secretary of State John Kerry’s plane went mechanical. I think this has happened before — recently. What I don’t understand is why […]

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In Transit Blog: A New Bike Tour of Eastern Germany

A new tour from VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations includes a stop at the gardens of Potsdam’s Sanssouci Park and concludes in Dresden.

















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American Airlines 777-200 Business Class: Photos of a Great New Product Now in Service!

Last week I flew American’s 777-200 in first class to and from Buenos Aires. It was my goodbye to the Flagship Suite. That’s because American’s new 777-300ERs have a new first class, and the American Airlines 777-200 business class is getting a retrofit with a top shelf product… but no first class. American’s trusty old […]

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Frugal Guide to Phuket

The Island of Phuket in Southern Thailand is a popular destination for budget-minded travelers from around the world who are looking for a bargain. Whether it’s hotel accommodations, meals, or activities, it’s all much cheaper than you’d find in, say, Maui. Here are a few tips to a frugal trip to Phuket. 1. Low Season. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/frugal-guide-to-phuket.html

Who shouts Ebola in a crowded theater?

Who shouts "Ebola" on a crowded airplane? The same people who yell "fire" in a crowded theater when there are no flames.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/17/travel/shouting-ebola-crowded-theater/index.html

12 Treasures of Europe

From chocolate in Brussels and silk in Florence, to umbrellas in Paris and hats in London, explore special items in a dozen European cities.

















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11 Asian-American rites of passage

2. You discover the pros and cons of being a “model minority.” Asian-Americans are typically known for being law-abiding citizens who value education.



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Update: The Latest on Ebola and Travel

News about the measures being taken to prevent travelers from spreading Ebola.

















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Murano, Italy, Still Sparkling After 700 Years

On this island in the Venice Lagoon, glassmaking has been revered by doges and tourists alike.

















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Should You Sacrifice 20k Ultimate Rewards Points?

As I'm sure everyone knows by now, there's an increased 70,000 Ultimate Rewards points sign-up bonus on the Ink Plus® Business Credit Card. In order to earn the points you have to spend $5,000 within three months, and the $95 annual fee on the card isn't waived. The increased sign-up offer expires this Sunday, October 19, 2014.

Interestingly the same increased sign-up bonus isn't available on the Ink Bold® Business Charge Card. The card has virtually identical benefits, with the only major difference being that it's a charge card, meaning you can't carry a balance (which you shouldn't be doing anyway, in my opinion). The sign-up bonus on that card is 50,000 Ultimate Rewards Points with the same spend requirement, though the $95 annual fee is waived the first year.

Which card should you apply for, the Ink Plus or Ink Bold? The answer seems obvious on the surface, since one has an increased sign-up bonus, while the other doesn't.

However, the slight complication is that rumor has it that the Ink Bold will be discontinued at some point. I don't have any inside information on whether that's true or not, so have no clue on the timeline on that if it were to happen.

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Africa's Tourism Hit From Ebola Even Far From Virus

Tourism to parts of east and southern Africa is taking a hit over Ebola, even though the regions are far removed from the epidemic.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/africas-tourism-industry-hit-hard-ebola-even-far-virus-outbreak-1707048